Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'A Chola queen shaped Hinduism like no one else. Yet you haven’t heard of her'

Sembiyan Mahadevi, a 10th-century Chola queen, reshaped Hinduism through temple patronage and art. Her vision turned Nataraja into the most iconic symbol of Shiva.

'Tulsi Gabbard's religious background is not complicated, say American Hindus'

Alongside criticisms of her political history, Gabbard has long fielded questions about her particular branch of Hindu faith, which many have referred to as a ‘cult.’ ...

'At Least 30 Dead and Many More Hurt in Stampede at Huge Hindu Festival in India'

People were trampled as pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s biggest gatherings, gathered where the Ganges and Yamuna Rivers meet, officials said.

'Bodies, clothes, bags lie on ground after stampede at mass Hindu gathering in India'

Bodies, clothes and bags lay scattered on the ground after a deadly stampede at the world's largest gathering of humanity, the Maha Kumbh Mela in northern India, on one of the most auspicious days in ...

'Several feared dead after crush at India's Hindu Kumbh Mela festival'

Some pilgrims reportedly attempted to jump over barricades set up for religious saints, which caused panic among the crowds as people pushed and fell.

'Mauni Amavasya: Significance & what to expect'

Observing silence on Mauni Amavasya and bathing in the Ganga is believed to purify the soul and bring inner calm. At Maha Kumbh, the Tithi ends at 6:05 PM today.

'The Maha Kumbh festival in northern India is the world's largest religious gathering'

Hindu devotees and mystics have gathered in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh festival, which is the largest religious congregation on Earth.

'Mauni Amavasya Today: Why Is It Significant At Maha Kumbh? What To Expect? Explained'

It is believed abstaining from speech on Mauni Amavasya and taking a dip in the holy Ganga can purify one’s soul and bring mental stability and inner calm. The Mauni Amavasya Tithi at Maha Kumbh will ...

'Yashpal Suvarna slams Mallikarjun Kharge’s controversial comments on Kumbhmela'

MLA Yashpal Suvarna responds to Mallikarjun’s controversial statement, “The ones who do not understand Hinduism are talking about heaven and hell. Without knowing the ritual and practices of Hinduism, ...

'Cong's true intent is to eradicate Sanatan Dharma: Sudhanshu Trivedi on Kharge's holy dip jibe'

BJP Rajya Sabha MP and national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi on Tuesday accused the Congress party of aiming for ...

'India: The Kumbh Mela, a mega pilgrimage with political overtones for Narendra Modi'

This Hindu pilgrimage at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, touted as “the largest ever organized,” also serves as a showcase for Narendra Modi's brand of nationalism. Beneath the ...